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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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