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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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