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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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