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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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