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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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