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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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