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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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