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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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