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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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