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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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