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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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