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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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