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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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