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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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