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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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