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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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