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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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