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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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