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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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