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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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