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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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