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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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