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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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