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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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