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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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