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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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