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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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