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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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