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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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