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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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