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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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