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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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