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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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