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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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