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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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