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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores 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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