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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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