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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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