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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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