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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions 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 we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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