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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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