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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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