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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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