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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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