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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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