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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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