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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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