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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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