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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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