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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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