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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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