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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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