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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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