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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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