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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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