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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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