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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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