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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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