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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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