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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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