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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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