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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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