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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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