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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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