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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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