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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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