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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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