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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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