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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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