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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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