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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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