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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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