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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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