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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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