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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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