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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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