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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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