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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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