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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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