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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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