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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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