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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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