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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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