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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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