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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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