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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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