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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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