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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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