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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach 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 optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key 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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