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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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