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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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