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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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