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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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