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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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