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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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