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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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