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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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