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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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