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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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