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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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