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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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