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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major 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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