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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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