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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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