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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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