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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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