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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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