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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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