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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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