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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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