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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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