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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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