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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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