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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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