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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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