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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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