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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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