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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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