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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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