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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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