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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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