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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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