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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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