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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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