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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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