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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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