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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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