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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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