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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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