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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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