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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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