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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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