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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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