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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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