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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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