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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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