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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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