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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores 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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