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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies 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 student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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