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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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