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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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