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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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