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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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