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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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