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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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