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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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