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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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