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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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