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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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