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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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