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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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