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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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