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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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