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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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