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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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