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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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