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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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