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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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