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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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