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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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