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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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