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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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