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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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