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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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