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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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