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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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