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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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