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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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