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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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