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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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