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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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