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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations 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 educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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