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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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