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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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