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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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