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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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