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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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