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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)