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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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