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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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