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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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