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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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