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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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