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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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