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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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