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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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