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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources