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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not 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 online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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