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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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