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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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