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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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