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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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