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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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