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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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