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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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