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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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