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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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