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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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