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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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