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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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