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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines 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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