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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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