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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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