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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources