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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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