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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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