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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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