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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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