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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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