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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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