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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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