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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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