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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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