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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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