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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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