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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models 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 organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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