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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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