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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers 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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