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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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