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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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