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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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