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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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