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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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