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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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