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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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