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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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