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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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