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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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