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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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