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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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