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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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