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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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