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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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