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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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