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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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