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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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