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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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