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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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