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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers 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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