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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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