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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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