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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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