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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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