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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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