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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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