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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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