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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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