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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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