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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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