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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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