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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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