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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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