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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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