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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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