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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses 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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