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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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