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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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