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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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