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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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