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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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