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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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