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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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