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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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