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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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