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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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