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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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