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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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