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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)