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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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