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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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