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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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