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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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