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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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