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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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