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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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