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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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