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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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