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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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