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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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