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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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