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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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