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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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