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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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