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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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