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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. 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. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews 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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