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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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