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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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