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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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