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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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