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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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