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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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