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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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