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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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