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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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