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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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