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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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