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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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