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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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