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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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