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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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