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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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