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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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