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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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