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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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