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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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