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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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