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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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