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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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