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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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