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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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