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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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