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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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