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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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