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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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