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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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