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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models 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 institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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