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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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