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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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