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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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