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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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