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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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