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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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