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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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