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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the 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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