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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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