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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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