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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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