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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses 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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