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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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