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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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