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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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