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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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