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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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