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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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