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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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