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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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