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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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