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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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