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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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