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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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