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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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