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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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