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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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