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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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