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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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