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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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