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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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