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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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