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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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