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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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