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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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