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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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