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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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