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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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