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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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