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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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