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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates 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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