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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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