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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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