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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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