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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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