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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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