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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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