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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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