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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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