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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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