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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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