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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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