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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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