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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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