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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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