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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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