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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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