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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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