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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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