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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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