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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important 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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