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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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