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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education