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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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