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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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