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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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