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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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