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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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