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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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