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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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