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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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