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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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