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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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