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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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