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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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