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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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