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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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