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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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