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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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