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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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