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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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