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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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