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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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