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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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