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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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