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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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