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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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