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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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