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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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