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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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