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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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