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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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