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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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