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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses 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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