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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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