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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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