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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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