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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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