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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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