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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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