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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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