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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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