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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)