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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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