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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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