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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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