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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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