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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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