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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates 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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