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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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