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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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