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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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