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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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