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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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