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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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