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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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