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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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