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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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