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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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