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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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