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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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