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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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