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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources