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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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