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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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