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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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