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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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