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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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