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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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