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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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