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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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