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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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