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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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