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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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