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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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