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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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