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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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