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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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