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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the 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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