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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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