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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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