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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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