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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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