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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling 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 intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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