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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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