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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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