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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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