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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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