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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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