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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open 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 experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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