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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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