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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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