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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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