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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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