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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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