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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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