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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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