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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring 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 talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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