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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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