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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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