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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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