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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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