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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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