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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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