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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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