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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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