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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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