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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open 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 in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational 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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