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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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