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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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