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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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