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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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