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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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