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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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