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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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