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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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