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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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