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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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