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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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