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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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