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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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