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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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