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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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