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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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