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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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