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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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