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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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