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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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