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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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