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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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