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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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