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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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