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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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