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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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