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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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