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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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